HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-016RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL FOR A JEFFERSON COUNTY ADULT LEARNING
CENTER AS A PILOT PROJECT FOR 1999 THROUGH 2001
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the 1998 Legislature directed the Higher Education Coordinating Board
(HECB) to study rural access to adult education in Jefferson County; and
WltEREAS, on September 14, 1998, consultants MGT of America, Inc. reported findings
and recommendations. The recommendations included a pilot project in Jefferson County that
could prove how adult education could be expanded in rural areas at minimal cost; and
WtmREAS, on December 7, 1998, the HECB unanimously approved a resolution calling
for the 1999 Legislature to support this pilot project. The proposed pilot project is compatible
with and implements the recommendations of Governor Gary Locke's "2020 Commission,"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend supports:
1. The authorization for a "Countywide Campus" pilot project in Jefferson County, for the
years 1999-2001, with results to be reported to the 2001 Washington State Legislature;
2. The creation of a "Jefferson County Adult Education Center" co-located at Peninsula
College extension and Washington State University (WSU) extension, with staff to perform
outreach, coordination of providers, classes and facilities, promotion, recruitment, and student
services; and
3. A "distance learning" technology upgrade at WSU and Peninsula College extensions.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor
on this 1st day of February, 1999.
Attest:
Pam K°lacy, City Clerk0
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JuliycCulloch' Mayor
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M~an, City Attorney